30 November 2014

Before You Leave: Some Things to Remember

Moving into another
place can be very stressful, especially when you’re beginning to
pack your things. Before worrying about what you would face in a new
place, however, keep these things in mind while you’re gradually
preparing for the big move.

First, and most
importantly, don’t forget to notify everyone—the bank, your local
council, and especially your family—that you’re moving, and
specify the exact address. This way, they will know where exactly to
send your statements or bills, which are documents for your eyes
only. If you have kids, notify the school, both the old and the one
your kid will move into, and specify when he could start.

It’s preferable to
begin packing the non-essential items, e.g. your chinaware and the
like, in advance to reduce the stress of packing everything on the
eve of your move. Ensure that you have booked a company rendering
removal services on the day itself, and, while packing, you can
determine which things would come with you and which should go.

Most of all, don’t
leave food in the fridge. If possible, eat everything that’s left
in the fridge days before you move. It is also essential to defrost
the fridge and give it a proper clean-up before you go. Of course,
it’s important for you to never look back at anything bad or dreary
that you may be leaving behind, and anticipate new things in your new
place.